Photo by JipsySasha Lauzon (right) and Michelle Leshem are Ess & Emm.It’s not a secret that Canadians love South Florida. Every time you are stuck behind some idiot on I-95, it’s almost a guarantee that their license plate says Je me souviens. Still, our neighbor to the (way up) north…
cu·bi·che [koo-be-che] – noun1. someone emigrated from Cuba2. derogatory term for a person of Cuban descentFor those of you unfamiliar, that’s the definition of the word, as stated in the dictionary… or urbandictionary.com. For what it’s worth–Webster, oddly enough, doesn’t actually have a view on the topic. And anybody with…
Wiz Khalifa gives Pittsburgh a better name than Ben RoethlisbergerIf Wiz Khalifa were stuck on a deserted island and could only bring two things with him I’m guessing they would be kush (AKA cannabis) and orange juice, although on his brand spanking release, Kush and Orange Juice, he makes a…
Few can surpass the majesty and grandeur that is Celia Cruz, but international sensation Lucrecia comes quite close. The Cuban born salsa singer, backed by a classic Cuban-style big band, gives passionate, high energy performances of traditional Latin melodies, and interprets boleros and jazz standards, to boot. She’s collaborated with…
Kara StarzykAstari NiteNew Wavers Astari Nite named their band after Vincent Van Gogh’s famous “Starry Night” painting… or at least that’s what some band members will say. The Cure-influenced, Placebo covering indie rockers landed their opening act gig for the Ettes at Bardot with some old fashioned know how. Here,…
Ever notice how Italians think they’re so cool, what with their incredibly delicious food, super sleek sports cars, their country shaped like a boot and their immigrants dealing in “waste management?” Not to mention the way they’re always so suave with the ladies. Case in point, Eros Ramazzotti.Aside from being…
In order to prepare for Saturday’s Major Lazer concert at Grand Central, Skerrit Bwoy and Fader have conveniently released an instructional video explaining daggering. If you aren’t familiar with daggering it’s basically simulated sex (at least, we hope so) on the dancefloor. It’s definitely not for shy people or the…
If you’re a fan of Bauhaus, U2, The Cure, Interpol, Bloc Party, She Wants Revenge and many others, then you’ve probably heard of Ian Curtis without even realizing it. The lead singer of the now defunct Joy Division has been a major influence on all of the above mentioned bands…
Photo by Skip TappThe Heavy Pets peform at Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on SaturdayThe Heavy Pets Record Release PartyCulture Room, Fort LauderdaleSaturday, May 8, 2010The Heavy Pets returned to South Florida on Saturday night for the launch of their new self-titled album. Greeted by an enthused Culture Room crowd…
John “Don’t Call Me Johnny” MellencampMusic vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, quick snapshots in a book of memories.Sometimes even the briefest encounters can leave the most lingering impressions. While I’ve had…
Felix Da Housecat: The DJ with nine lives.Seems like Grand Central’s opening weekend is going to be a busy one. We already talked about Thursday night’s grand opening as well as Saturday’s massive event with Major Lazer. Well, you might as well camp out at venue the entire weekend because…
KCC Productions The tally sheets are in, and last week’s triumphant return of jazz to Washington Ave was a raucous success. Finally! The people spoke, the venue listened and the people showed up. Simple as that. Tonight the party continues with Brazilian transplant and bass wunderkind Diogo Brown doing some…
Porno sucks, but by now you’ve already heard that Bangbros, the Miami based porno company, is hosting their pre-Exxotica party at Shake at The Vagabond.What you might not know is that local rapper Garcia is their head of booking. He says, “Last year we did this same party at The…
Maroon 5 just announced their plans for a summer tour–with a stop in Miami at Bayfront Park Amphitheater on August 19. The Miami appearance will include special guests Kris Allen and VV Brown. Tickets go on sale on June 12, at 10 a.m. Their tour will preview some new tracks…
Where the train tracks meet Miami nightlife.If you skipped out on getting a look at Miami’s newest mid-size music venue/nightclub Grand Central during Winter Music Conference, you’ll finally get a chance to check it out this week. The venue officially opens this Thursday, with DJ sets by Paco, Sebastian Puga,…
Lady Gaga is eventually visiting South Florida again.Well, that didn’t take long. In a deft move obviously aimed at minimizing the impact of Christina Aguilera’s just-announced North American tour dates (and stop at Cruzan Amphitheatre), Lady Gaga has rolled out a slate of new shows. The catch: South Florida’s little…
Henrik SchwarzElectric Pickle, MiamiFriday, May 7, 2010The turnout for Henrik Schwarz’s long-awaited performance on Friday night was phenomenal, and yet another epic EDM experience at the Electric Pickle. By the account of many die-hard regulars, this was one of the best sets Miami has seen in recent years, and one…
Christina Aguilera looks good in leatherThe Christina Aguilera-Lady Gaga comparisons are never going away, and whether they admit it or not, both singers are secretly very pleased to reap the publicity benefits of said “feud.” In terms of South Florida diva points, however, Xtina is way in the lead with…
Photo by Reed FischerThis sign was posted on the wall of the Dewars’ garageMother’s Day weekend surely had its share of pool parties around South Florida, but only one that we know of had an ambitious offering of 15 bands. With a couple equally curious companions in tow, we entered…
Photo by Jasper DelainiEven those MCs not on the bill got a chance to showcase some skills in the show-opening cypher Real People Real Hip-Hop Emcee BattleStage 84, DavieSaturday, May 8, 2010Not quite as geographically challenged as say the Talent Farm, Stage 84 (formerly the Chocolate Moose Cafe) is still…
James Bratton and Tom Gorio of Radar vs. WolfRadar vs. Wolf With boyhaveheart, Danielle Steele, and the Speakeasies Sweat Records, Miami Saturday, May 8, 2010 Better Than: Playing musical chairs. The Review: Radar vs. Wolf had it all planned out: They picked out the venue, assembled the line-up, and even…
Exposé is a Miami born freestyle group from the 80’s with a contentious history full of label problems, legal disputes, and a revolving cast of members. But before all that drama, they were on top of the world with a hit record called “Point Of No Return,” a classic that…
